GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
groovea long narrow channel or depression
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
incrustationa crust or hard coating